Cadaver-based hands-on course in cervical spine surgery: a prospective evaluation of surgical confidence and self-perceived autonomy - Takeaways - MDSpire

Cadaver-based hands-on course in cervical spine surgery: a prospective evaluation of surgical confidence and self-perceived autonomy

  • By

  • Aron Alakmeh

  • Victor Gabriel El-Hajj

  • Jonas Nordquist

  • Victor E. Staartjes

  • Erik Edström

  • Adrian Elmi-Terander

  • June 6, 2026

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    Cadaver-based training in cervical spine surgery offers unmatched tactile authenticity and anatomical variation crucial for effective learning.

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    The three-day course evaluated participants' perceived skill development and confidence through standardized questionnaires before and after training.

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    The course included both anterior and posterior surgical approaches, led by experienced neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons.

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    Kirkpatrick's model was used to assess the training's impact on participants' reactions, learning, behavior, and overall results.

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    Despite limitations, cadaver training remains vital in surgical education, especially for complex procedures like cervical spine surgery.

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Cadaver-based hands-on course in cervical spine surgery: a prospective evaluation of surgical confidence and self-perceived autonomy

  • by Aron Alakmeh, Victor Gabriel El-Hajj, Jonas Nordquist, Victor E. Staartjes, Erik Edström, Adrian Elmi-Terander

  • June 6, 2026

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